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Haloti Ngata to be inducted into the college football Hall of Fame

Former Oregon defensive lineman Haloti Ngata to be inducted into the college football Hall of Fame.

This was a no-brainer and probably should have happened sooner.

Former Oregon Duck defensive lineman Haloti Ngata will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame this coming December. He becomes the seventh Oregon Duck to be in the hall.

“We are thrilled to announce the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class,” said Archie Manning, NFF Chairman and a 1989 College Football Hall of Famer from Mississippi. “Each of these legends ranks among the absolute best to have ever played or coached the game, and we look forward to adding their incredible accomplishments to those permanently enshrined in the Hall of Fame.”

Ngata will join fellow Ducks quarterback Norm Van Brocklin (Class of 1966), running back John Kitzmiller (1969), tackle John Beckett (1972), running back Mel Renfro (1986), running back Ahmad Rashad (2007) and running back LaMichael James (2023) into the Hall of Fame.. Former Oregon coaches Len Casanova (1977) and Mike Bellotti (2014) are also Hall of Fame inductees.

Standing at 6-foot-4 and 330 pounds, Ngata was one of the most dominating Ducks to ever take the football field. In 35 career games, he racked up 151 career total tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, three forced fumbles and an astounding seven blocked kicks.

“Haloti Ngata’s selection to the College Football Hall of Fame is a well-deserved recognition of his tremendous impact on college football and the University of Oregon football program,” Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens said. “During his time here, Haloti was a dominant force on the field, a leader in the locker room, and a role model for all. Haloti is a true Duck legend, and we are proud to celebrate him, his incredible legacy, and this honor.”

In his 13 years in the NFL where he played for Baltimore Ravens (nine seasons), Detroit Lions (three seasons) and Philadelphia Eagles (one season), Ngata had 517 tackles, 63 for loss, 32.5 sacks and five fumble recoveries.

Ngata became the first Duck to be named the conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2005 while also winning the Morris Trophy as the Pac-10’s top defensive lineman. He racked up career highs of 61 tackles and 9.0 tackles for loss while also adding 3.0 sacks and two blocked kicks.

And finally, Ngata was selected to the Pac-10’s “All-Century Team” and was inducted into Oregon’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016

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Herman Moore, Jason Hanson among Lions nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Herman Moore, Jason Hanson among Lions nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction class of 2025

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has revealed the initial nominees for the induction class of 2025. Among the 167 players making the cut are several players with Detroit Lions ties.

Most notable is wide receiver Herman Moore, who has been nominated before but keeps getting snubbed as the voting progressed to finalists. Moore’s three-year career peak stands up against any other wideout in NFL history.

Kicker Jason Hanson is also on the list again. Hanson played in Detroit from 1992 to 2012 and finished in the top-5 in scoring, field goals, field goal attempts and made FGs from beyond 50 yards.

Venerable left tackle Lomas Brown is back for another nomination. Brown is another who should merit stronger consideration from voters to at least advance to the list of 25 finalists. Cornerback Dre Bly is also nominated again.

None of the first-time nominees on the list for 2025 ever played for the Lions. Other nominees who spent some time in Detroit but are primarily known for their NFL careers elsewhere include:

WR Anquan Boldin

DT Haloti Ngata

QB Jeff Garcia

OL T.J. Lang

LB Julian Peterson

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Terrell Suggs headlines a list of former Ravens on college football Hall of Fame ballot

The National Football Foundation announced today the 77 players on the 2025 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Today, the National Football Foundation (NFF) announced the 77 players on the 2025 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. The list includes several former Baltimore Ravens, including one member of the team’s proverbial Mt. Rushmore in Terrell Suggs.

T-Sizzle is a Ravens Ring of Honor member and former NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2011). Here is more on Suggs and the six other Ravens who are on the CFBHOF ballot.

The years listed denote their time with the Ravens.

Dallas Clark, TE, Iowa, 2013

Finished his NFL career in Charm City, playing just the one season, where he had 31 receptions for 343 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Michael Huff, DB, 2013

Didn’t really do a whole lot in Baltimore, as he didn’t even make it through mid-season. He was signed in March of ’13 but released on the day before Halloween.

Antonio Langham, DB, 1996-97

He is one of just two players to have played for the Cleveland Browns before they became the Ravens and to then return to the Browns in the expansion team that formed in 1999; the other player is Orlando Brown.

Haloti Ngata, DT, 2006-14

As productive and prolific as it gets, Ngata had five All-Pro seasons in Baltimore; making the first team All-Pro twice and second team thrice.

Michael Oher, OT, 2009-13

While he was a very solid football player, he is much more known for being the main subject of the book and movie “The Blind Side.” While that is a feel-good story to be sure, the real life relationships behind it has now turned very ugly.

Last year, he sued Leigh Ann and Sean Tuohy, the couple that claimed to adopt him, saying they never actually did so and instead set up a conservatorship for Oher.

His legal team also claims that the Tuohys cheated him out of his royalties from “The Blind Side.”

Terrell Suggs, DE, 2003-18

Two Super Bowl rings, seven Pro Bowls, one season leading the NFL in forced fumbles, a defensive Rookie of the Year award, what didn’t this guy accomplish during his very long and illustrious career in purple and black?

Eric Weddle, DB, Utah, 2016-18

Signed a four-year, $29 million contract with Baltimore, but was released prior to the final season. He certainly earned his pay however, as he made the Pro Bowl all three years that he was in Baltimore.

The 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class will be announced in January 2025, with specific details to be determined later.

Kenjon Barner, Haloti Ngata named to 2025 College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Both Kenjon Barner and Haloti Ngata were named to the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame ballot earlier this week.

Earlier this year, Oregon Ducks legend Kenjon Barner was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame, an honor he said on the Bleav in Oregon podcast that he never expected, but would cherish for the rest of his life.

Now, an even more prestigious accolade could be on the horizon for Barner, who was named to the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame ballot earlier this week, where he is up for a vote to be included in one of the most exclusive clubs in the sport.

Barner is on the ballot alongside fellow Oregon legend Haloti Ngata, who has been on the ballot for the past two years. Both are joined by 75 other former college football players and coaches.

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Currently, there are six former Ducks in the Hall of Fame: quarterback Norm Van Brocklin (1966), running back John Kitzmiller (1969), tackle John Beckett (1972), running back Mel Renfro (1986), running back Ahmad Rashad (2007) and former UO coaches Len Casanova (1977) and Mike Bellotti (2014), and running back LaMichael James (2023.)

The announcement of the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class will be made in early 2025 and the class will be officially inducted during the 67th NFF Annual Awards dinner on Dec. 9, 2025.

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Ravens legend Haloti Ngata to announce Baltimore’s Day 2 picks

Ravens legend Haloti Ngata to announce Baltimore’s Day 2 picks

Haloti Ngata is heading to Detroit to represent Baltimore again, as the talented former NFL defensive tackle will announce the Ravens’ Day 2 picks.

The league announced on Thursday, just hours before the start of Round 1.

In the NFL’s continuous effort to connect the game’s greats with the next generation of stars, NFL Legends and active players will add to the excitement of the 2024 NFL Draft by announcing various selections and participating in festivities in Detroit.

Pro Football Hall of Famers Isaac Bruce, Darrell Green, Calvin Johnson, Warren Moon and Barry Sanders are among the Legends in attendance to announce selections for the NFL Draft.

Ngata played 13 seasons for the Ravens, Lions, and Eagles, logging 328 career solo tackles, 188 assists, 32.5 sacks, five fumble recoveries, and five interceptions.

Ngata was selected to play in 5 Pro Bowls and won 1 Super Bowl title with Baltimore.

17 former Eagles nominated for 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

Brian Westbrook, Michael Vick Donovan McNabb, and Eric Allen are among the 17 former Philadelphia Eagles nominated for the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

The NFL just announced that nine players in their first year of eligibility are among the 173 Modern-Era Nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024.

The list of first-time nominees includes running back Jamaal Charles, wide receiver Brandon Marshall, wide receiver Jordy Nelson, tight end Antonio Gates, defensive tackle Haloti Ngata, and defensive end Julius Peppers.

The list of Modern-Era Nominees will be reduced to 25 Semifinalists in November and, from there, to 15 Finalists whose names will be announced in early January.

Here’s the list of 17 former Eagles among the nominees.

Several Lions alumni among the 2024 nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Several Lions alumni among the 2024 nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including two 1st-time nominees

The initial nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2024 were released on Tuesday morning. Several players with Lions ties are amongst the 173 names, including some who are eligible for the first time.

Haloti Ngata and T.J. Lang are part of the group of first-year nominees who spent some time in Detroit. Ngata played defensive tackle in Detroit from 2015-2017, while Lang — a Detroit-area native — finished his offensive guard career in 2017-2018 with the Lions.

Returning nominees who have playing roots in Detroit include:

  • OT Lomas Brown
  • WR Herman Moore
  • CB Dre Bly, the Lions current DBs coach as well
  • WR Anquan Boldin
  • K Jason Hanson
  • QB Jeff Garcia
  • DE Dwight Freeney

Coach Buddy Parker is one of the Senior Finalists as well, which was previously announced.

The selection committee whittles the list down to 25 semifinalists in November.

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Eagles’ regular season countdown: Every player to wear No. 94 for Philadelphia

With Eagles training camp quickly approaching, we’re looking at every player to wear the No. 94 for Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Eagles will kick off their 2023 regular season against the New England Patriots on Sept. 10, now 79 days away.

From now until the start of the season, we’ll be counting down each day by revisiting the players who have worn that specific jersey number.

No. 94 is worn by veteran pass rusher Josh Sweat, who’ll look for double-digit sacks for the second straight year.

With less than 90 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to ever wear No. 94 for the Eagles (via Pro Football Reference):

Former Duck Haloti Ngata nominated for College Hall of Fame

Former Oregon and All-American defensive lineman Haloti Ngata was nominated for the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.

The term “Hall of Famer” is going to be associated with Haloti Ngata soon enough.

The former Oregon Ducks defensive lineman was nominated for the College Football Hall of Fame once again. He is one of 78 former players and nine coaches that performed on the Division I level that was so honored.

It’s almost unbelievable Ngata hasn’t already been enshrined into the Hall that is in Atlanta. In 2005, Ngata became Oregon’s first consensus All-American since 1962 and the first player in program history to be named Pac-12 defensive player of the year.

Ngata will also be eligible for the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio for the first time in 2024. He played 13 years in the NFL with none of those seasons as a Baltimore Raven. Ngata was an integral part of the defense that won the Super Bowl in 2013.

Top-rated recruit from every state for Oregon Ducks football since 2000

In recent years, the Ducks have expanded their recruiting reach, grabbing players from across the country. Here are their top recruits from each state.

The reach of the Oregon Ducks has been expanding over the past decade or so when it comes to the world of recruiting in college football. It used to be that the Ducks would take a majority of their players from the northwest, and occasionally pull some of the top talents from the state of California as well.

Over the past few years, though, that has changed. Now the Ducks have gone national, with a heavy push into the state of Texas, the Northeast, and the deep south, getting top-rated players from some of the deepest pools of high school football in the nation.

While Dan Lanning is the latest in a long line of coaches to preach that keeping the best players in the state at home is key to success, the fact that Oregon has made a push into states like Texas, Arizona, and Florida is part of the reason why the Ducks have found such great success in the recruiting world over the past decade.

We thought it would be a fun exercise to go back through the all-time 247Sports recruiting database and pick out the highest-ranked commit from each state since the year 2000 just to see what it would look like. We only go back that far because that’s when things started to really get measured in the high-stakes game of recruiting wars.

Here is a look at the best recruit from every state the Ducks have landed on campus to play football.